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- According to Duncan Stewart (1739), John Stewart, son of Andrew Stewart in Gartnafuaran, was the ancestor of the Stewarts who later lived in Blairgarry. MacGregor's research has shown that the lands of Blairgarry were held at this time by John's paternal first cousin, Robert Stewart of Blairgarry, who was the son of Patrick Stewart of Ardkinknockane, who is believed to be a brother of Andrew Stewart, 1st of Gartnafuaran.
According to Duncan Stewart (1739), this John was the ancestor of a branch who came into possession of Blairgarry at a later time. A full description of this controversy and the known descendants of this branch can be found on the Stewarts of Blairgarry a.k.a. Stiubhartich a' Bhaid Page. Three of many possible explanations present themselves as worth discussing:
1) Duncan Stewart (1739) was mistaken (which is not unheard of) and Andrew Stewart, "1st of Blairgarry" is not the son of this John Stewart, but is instead the grandson of Robert Stewart, previously of Blairgarry;
2) Robert Stewart of Blairgarry had no sons and his daughter became heiress to Blairgarry and married this John or his son Andrew; or
3) the earlier Blairgarry line became extinct and the lands of Blairgarry reverted to the Earl of Moray, as senior landlord, and were reassigned to this branch.
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Abt 1500 - UNKNOWN
